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Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde
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About this product

A retinoid serum formulated with retinaldehyde, designed to deliver anti-aging benefits with hydrating and soothing ingredients.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Hydrating formula with soothing ingredients

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    Retinaldehyde in this formula reaches retinoic acid with just one conversion step, making it more potent than standard retinol. Gurus praise the hydrating texture and soothing ingredients alongside the anti-aging action, which means those new to retinoids may find it gentler to introduce than harsher formulations. It earns a strong stamp of approval as a reliable, accessible option for anyone starting out with or deepening their retinoid routine.
    Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take January 2026

    What the gurus are saying.

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    Yay
    "Aveeno, their retinol is also excellent. Not a retinol, but a retinaldehyde."
    All 2 takes from Dr Dray
    Dermatologist Q&A: Tretinoin, Retinol, Sunscreen & Sensitive Skin
    "Aveeno, their retinol is also excellent. Not a retinol, but a retinaldehyde."
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    "I love Aveeno but I would save my money and just spend it on the compact or retinaldehyde. This is one of my favorites from Aveeno, it's their retinaldehyde, this is another Aveeno favorite."
    Yay
    "I've recently been using Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde. Very nice product. They have one specifically for around the eyes as well."
    All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
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    "I've recently been using Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde. Very nice product. They have one specifically for around the eyes as well."
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    "Retinaldehyde is more potent because it only requires one conversion step to become retinoic acid and then binds to the nuclear receptors. I've been using Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde recently, which is a retinaldehyde."
    Yay
    "This one's also kind of new, the Aveeno Retinol Ceramide Cream, another really nice hydrating retinol product. It's got the ceramides in there and nice lipids and very hydrating, no fragrance in it. It's a little bit pricey but it's really nice. Aveeno also has a retinol serum that's also really nice. Both these products are great, you can't go wrong with them. They're both more expensive but they're really great for sensitive skin. Aveeno is a fan of their thermal water in their products which really seems to work well for people."
    All 2 takes from No BS Beauty
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    "I'm giving them the Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde, it's also really wonderful. It's really nice Retinol Serum and it's very hydrating, contains some nice soothing ingredients, so if you're looking for some nice anti-aging, this is really nice."
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    "This one's also kind of new, the Aveeno Retinol Ceramide Cream, another really nice hydrating retinol product. It's got the ceramides in there and nice lipids and very hydrating, no fragrance in it. It's a little bit pricey but it's really nice. Aveeno also has a retinol serum that's also really nice. Both these products are great, you can't go wrong with them. They're both more expensive but they're really great for sensitive skin. Aveeno is a fan of their thermal water in their products which really seems to work well for people."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde?

    A retinoid serum formulated with retinaldehyde, designed to deliver anti-aging benefits with hydrating and soothing ingredients.

    Is Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

    What is Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde's Guru Score?

    Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde best for?

    Aveeno Retinol with Retinaldehyde is generally suited to mature skin.

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